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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,581.76, 17,270.94 and 11,476.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,581.76, 17,270.94 and 11,476.53 is: 17,114.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,581.76 : 17,270.94 = 11,476.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,581.76/17,270.94 = 11,476.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,581.76x = 17,270.94 × 11,476.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,581.76x = 198,210,461.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,210,461.04/11,581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,114.03

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